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Microsoft no longer selling Movies and TV on Xbox (or anywhere)
Microsoft no longer selling Movies and TV on Xbox (or anywhere)
Hooray for Hollywood (just not on Xbox).
July 19, 2025
Report: Candy Crush maker King is allegedly replacing laid off employees with AI tools
Report: Candy Crush maker King is allegedly replacing laid off employees with AI tools
In a report by MobileGamer.Biz, anonymous sources have claimed that Candy Crush maker King is allegedly planning to replace employees with internal AI tools.
July 15, 2025
Update: Romero Games in talks with new publishers after Microsoft reportedly cancels project funding
Update: Romero Games in talks with new publishers after Microsoft reportedly cancels project funding
'Make no mistake that it's certainly a concerning situation, but we're hopeful.'
July 8, 2025
ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor to depart amid Xbox layoffs
ZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor to depart amid Xbox layoffs
Firor indicated he is 'stepping away' as opposed to being laid off by Microsoft, which recently cut numerous roles across its video game division.
July 4, 2025
Xbox closes The Initiative and cancels its Perfect Dark reboot
Xbox closes The Initiative and cancels its Perfect Dark reboot
Microsoft is reportedly cancelling its planned reboot of Perfect Dark and closing developer The Initiative. The cancellation would also end its partnership with Crystal Dynamics.
July 3, 2025
Microsoft says Xbox layoffs are being made to 'enhance our efficiency'
Microsoft says Xbox layoffs are being made to 'enhance our efficiency'
The latest wave of redundancies at the company will impact video game workers across a myriad of levels, teams, and geographies.
July 2, 2025
Halo Studios grants blessing for fan-made Halo "survivors" game
Halo Studios grants blessing for fan-made Halo "survivors" game
'Made by the community, with the community, for the community.'
June 26, 2025
Xbox launches a branded Meta Quest 3S headset
Xbox launches a branded Meta Quest 3S headset
The "This is an Xbox" marketing slogan continues to expand.
June 25, 2025
ZeniMax union workers ratify historic contract with Microsoft
ZeniMax union workers ratify historic contract with Microsoft
'Going toe-to-toe with one of the largest corporations in the world isn't a small feat.'
June 24, 2025
Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs
Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs
The company's video game division houses major studios including Bethesda, Obsidian, 343 Industries, and more.
June 24, 2025
No, the Xenia team is NOT working with Microsoft on an official Xbox emulator for PC, Game Pass and xCloud
No, the Xenia team is NOT working with Microsoft on an official Xbox emulator for PC, Game Pass and xCloud
The Xenia team has now confirmed that the recent Xbox emulator rumor is false, and that it's not working with MS in any way.
June 23, 2025
Microsoft: Future 'Xbox experiences' won't be 'tied to one device'
Microsoft: Future 'Xbox experiences' won't be 'tied to one device'
'This is all about... delivering you an Xbox experience not locked to a single store or tied to one device.'
June 18, 2025